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Happy 5 Year Anniversary, Iowa: Trish and Kate's Story

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April 2, 2014

April 3rd marks the five year anniversary of Lambda Legal's historic decision in Varnum v. Brien, the case that won the freedom to marry in Iowa. To celebrate the milestone, our former plaintiffs reflect on what the decision has meant to them and their families. This is Trish and Kate's story.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Varnum v. Brien
Happy 5 Year Anniversary, Iowa: David and Larry's Story

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April 1, 2014

April 3rd marks the five year anniversary of Lambda Legal's historic decision in Varnum v. Brien, the case that won the freedom to marry in Iowa. To celebrate the milestone, our former plaintiffs reflect on what the decision has meant to them and their families.
Lambda Legal Seeks Immediate Recognition of Marriage for Terminally Ill Woman and Her Wife in Indiana

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March 31, 2014

Today, Lambda Legal asked a federal court to order the State of Indiana to recognize the marriage of a lesbian couple in Munster.

See Also: Baskin v. Bogan, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Transgender Day of Visibility 2014

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March 31, 2014

Today, March 31, is the 5th annual International Transgender Day of Visibility, when we celebrate those who have worked to elevate the powerful experiences of transgender people.

See Also: HIV, Immigration and Asylum, Proyecto Igualdad, Transgender Day of Visibility, Transgender Rights, West Coast Liberty Awards
Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Case of For-Profit Companies Seeking Religious Exemption from ACA Requirements

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March 25, 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court today heard oral arguments in two cases challenging the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that FDA-approved contraception be among the basic preventive health care services included in insurance coverage for employees.

See Also: Health Care Fairness, Religious Exemptions, Reproductive Rights and Sexual Health
Meet the Families Fighting for Marriage in Arizona

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March 13, 2014

Lambda Legal has filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for Arizona on behalf of seven same-sex couples and the surviving spouses of two additional same-sex couples challenging Arizona’s discriminatory marriage ban. Here are their stories.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Lambda Legal Files Federal Lawsuit Seeking Marriage for Same-Sex Couples in Arizona

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March 13, 2014

Lambda Legal today filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for Arizona on behalf of seven same-sex couples and the surviving spouses of two additional same-sex couples challenging Arizona’s discriminatory marriage ban.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Meet the Families Fighting for Marriage in Indiana

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March 13, 2014

Lambda Legal represents five same-sex couples who seek the freedom to marry in their home state of Indiana. Here are their stories: Love Unites US: Indiana

See Also: Baskin v. Bogan, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Lambda Legal Files Federal Suit Seeking Marriage for Same-Sex Couples in Indiana

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March 13, 2014

On Monday, in the United States District Court Southern District of Indiana, Lambda Legal filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of three same-sex couples who seek the freedom to marry in their home state of Indiana.

See Also: Baskin v. Bogan, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Louisiana Insurers Agree to Continue Accepting Third Party Payments through mid-November

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March 10, 2014

U.S. District Court hearing came to a positive ending today when BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana (BCBS) and two other Louisiana insurers agreed to continue to accept federally-funded third party premium payments on behalf of lower-income Louisianans living with HIV through November 15, 2014, when the next open enrollment period begins.

See Also: Health Care Fairness, HIV